The overall goal of the Academy is to help build a common knowledge base of best practices in off-grid investment, helping off-grid solar companies and investors to overcome barriers that stand in the way of successful investments. The lecture series is supported by RECP (Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme).

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Watch a general introduction to the academy from GOGLA's Exectutive Director, Koen Peters.

Module 1: Financial Analysis

• Introduction
• Business Planning and Financial Projections
• Debt Financing in the Off-Grid Sector
• Capital Options
                                                                    

Module 2: Investor Relationships

• Introduction
• Investing in PAYG companies
• Fundraising and investors 
• Introduction to term sheets
• L'investissement d'impact
   

Module 3: Foreign and Local Currency Lending

• Introduction
• Considering FX risk
   

Equity Academy

• Introduction
• Watch the Equity Academy
• Briefing Note

Corporate Governance Materials

Training Session 1: Core Corporate Governance Training

• Webinar Recording
• Webinar Presentation

Training Session 2: Corporate Governance Application Training

• Case Study Document
• Webinar Recording
• Webinar Presentation

Additional resources

• Corporate Governance for Early-Stage Companies: A Practical Resource Guide
• SME Governance Guidebook

Please also take a look at our resources section for additional learning material.